World Trade Center tourist souvenirs Description: This collection of World Trade Center tourist souvenirs was recovered from the debris of the World Trade Center.

Context: As the tallest buildings in a city of tall buildings, the Twin Towers were an icon of capitalism and a major tourist destination. Every day, thousands of visitors purchased tickets and boarded the large express elevator to the observation deck located on the 107th floor of the south tower.

Reverse side of Christmas ornamentTranscript: PEACE ON EARTH
WORLD TRADE CENTER
NEW YORK

Souvenir key chainTranscript: top of the world
WORLD TRADE CENTER
NEW YORK CITY

"...there were really no large objects recovered..."William YeingstSeptember 11 Collecting Curator. Museum Specialist, Division of Social History